criterion Synonym

mass, heaviness, load, burden, heft, poundage, tonnage, pressure, force, gravity, density, bulk, volume, substance, ballast, net weight, gross weight, avoirdupois, heftiness, ponderosity, ponderousness, ton, kilo, kilogram, gram, ounce, stone, measure, scale, encumbrance, onus, stress, tension, impact, influence, significance, importance, consequence, value, worth, merit [x]

standards, benchmarks, guidelines, measures, norms, principles, requirements, specifications, yardsticks, parameters, conditions, rules, bases, foundations, touchstones, tests, indicators, factors, considerations, qualifications, stipulations, prerequisites, determinants, metrics, rubrics, canons, conventions, ideals, models, archetypes, exemplars, paradigms, hallmarks [x]

reevaluation, review, reconsideration, reexamination, reappraisal, reanalysis, reinspection, recheck, revaluation, reassay, rejudgment, reestimate, reauditing [x]

evaluate, judge, appraise, estimate, rate, gauge, measure, value, analyze, review, examine, consider, weigh, audit, inspect, survey, test, check, critique, size up, calculate, determine, diagnose, scrutinize, probe, investigate, monitor, observe, quantify, score, rank, grade, benchmark [x]

quantity, sum, total, number, volume, mass, aggregate, entirety, whole, lot, measure, extent, magnitude, quota, portion, share, count, figure, tally, bulk, load, capacity, size, degree, level, rate, proportion, quantum, value, yield, output, production, supply, stock, inventory, batch, bundle, collection, accumulation, assemblage, heap, pile, stack, cluster, group, set, series, sequence, array [x]

examinations, inspections, reviews, analyses, investigations, assessments, evaluations, audits, surveys, inquiries, probes, studies, appraisals, checks, explorations, observations, perusals, overviews, scans, dissections, vettings, critiques [x]

entity, item, component, module, section, segment, part, piece, element, division, subdivision, block, chunk, fragment, portion, measure, quantity, amount, bit [x]

garden, lawn, courtyard, backyard, grounds, patio, enclosure, plot, area, space, field, terrain, premises, property, estate, lot, homestead, garden plot, green space, open space, quadrangle, yardage, turf, grassland, meadow, park, playground, recreation area, sports field, athletic field, playing field, schoolyard, campus, compound, precinct, site, venue, locale, location, setting, place, spot, zone, sector, region, district, territory [x]

conform, compliant, adequate, satisfactory, acceptable, up-to-par, up-to-scratch meeting requirements, in line, in accordance, up to code, up to snuff, sufficient, proper, suitable, fit, appropriate, right, correct, standard, normal, regular, usual, typical, orthodox, conventional, customary, traditional, established, recognized, approved, sanctioned, authorized, licensed, certified, accredited, endorsed, validated, verified, legitimate, lawful, legal, official, bona fide, genuine, authentic, real, true, valid [x]

favorable evaluation, positive appraisal, positive review, positive feedback, positive judgment, positive critique, positive analysis, positive examination, positive inspection, positive consideration, positive estimation, positive rating, positive opinion, positive report, positive audit, positive survey, positive assessment [x]

decent, satisfactory, acceptable, fair, good, okay, fine, adequate, respectable, passable, tolerable, all right, middling, moderate, average, sufficient, competent, unexceptional, reasonable, not terrible, not awful, not too bad, not the worst, not great, not horrible, not dreadful, not poor, not subpar, not inferior, not lacking, not unsatisfactory, not inadequate, not insufficient, not wanting, not deficient, not unacceptable, not intolerable, not unbearable, not unendurable, not unlivable, not unmanageable, not unworkable, not impossible, not insufferable, not excruciating, not painful, not agonizing [x]

evaluate comprehensively, assess meticulously, examine in detail, scrutinize carefully, analyze exhaustively, inspect thoroughly, review meticulously, audit comprehensively, survey in detail, investigate thoroughly [x]

evaluate, analyze, appraise, judge, critique, review, examine, scrutinize, inspect, consider, weigh, measure, gauge, survey, audit, probe, investigate, study, dissect, interpret, reflect on, ponder, contemplate, deliberate, think over, mull over, take stock of, size up, look over, check out, peruse, scan, explore, research, test, assay, rate, value, estimate, assess [x]

Compliments, praise, accolades, commendations, approvals, kudos, recognition, acclaim, plaudits, endorsements, tributes, laudations, congratulations, cheers, approbations, eulogies, salutes, ovations, hails, raves, adulations, encomiums, panegyrics, exaltations, glorifications, flattery, applause, honor, esteem, respect, admiration, veneration, appreciation, regard, homage, reverence, adoration, worship, devotion, idolization, lionization, exaltation, celebration, acknowledgment, validation, support, encouragement, backing, advocacy [x]

evaluates, appraises, judges, estimates, gauges, rates, measures, values, examines, reviews, analyzes, considers, weighs, sizes up, audits, inspects, scrutinizes, surveys, tests, checks, monitors, investigates, probes, studies, observes, critiques, calculates, determines, prices, figures, computes, totals, sums up, tallies, counts, quantifies [x]